Rose

Available

8 years and up|Chihuahua, Pomeranian|Female|Small|Raleigh, NC

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Rose

Available

8 years and up|Chihuahua, Pomeranian|Female|Small|Raleigh, NC

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate☺️ Gentle🧠 Smart🚽 House Trained

Rose is a small, senior female Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix with red-orange coloring and a short coat. She is spayed, fully vaccinated, and house trained. Rose currently calls Raleigh, NC home. Though older, she still appreciates gentle walks and quiet companionship. She gets along well with dogs and cats and has been through a lot, including frostbite to her ears, but she adapts well to an indoor lifestyle.

About Rose

Rose spent most of her life outdoors, weathering cold winters and enduring frostbite to her ears, but those days are behind her now. At 14, this small Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix has made it through her share of adversity and kept her gentle, loving spirit intact. She settled right into her foster home, bonding with people and even finding a favorite feline playmate. Despite being a little overweight from years of inactivity, she enjoys easy walks around the neighborhood, short adventures out, and curling up in comfortable spots—no more harsh winters for her. Rose gets along with other dogs and cats and shows patience with gentle children over eight. She’s crate trained, house trained, and walks well on a leash. Grooming is simple given her short coat. An experienced or patient adopter is preferred, ideally in a home with a fenced yard and no intentions of leaving her outside again. Rose’s adoption is limited to homes within two hours of Raleigh, NC. All standard vaccinations, monthly preventatives, and a microchip are up to date. Meetings are by approved application only. Start your journey together! Apply now.

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Rescues & Shelters

Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue Team (HEART)

Location Address: P.O. Box 18172 Raleigh, NC 27619 Get directions

Questions about Rose

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Rose, as a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, does well in cozy indoor environments and adapts particularly well to apartment or smaller home living. She prefers a comfortable and safe indoor space where she is part of daily family life.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Chihuahua/Pomeranian mixes like Rose don’t need much outdoor space—a small fenced yard or regular short leash walks will suffice.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Rose’s breed mix can do well with children, particularly older or gentle kids who know how to interact with small dogs respectfully. She is noted to be suitable for families with gentle children over the age of eight.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Rose would do well with experienced or patient adopters, as small breed mixes can benefit from owners comfortable with their quirks and potential sensitivities.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Rose gets along with other dogs; her breed mix commonly enjoys canine companionship, especially when introductions are handled gently.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Yes, Rose is living proof that Chihuahua/Pomeranian mixes can get along with cats—she’s found a playmate in her foster home’s resident feline.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Chihuahua/Pomeranian mixes like Rose may tolerate small animals with proper introductions and supervision. Consider the specific personalities involved.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Rose tends to be friendly and social with people, which fits her breed's reputation for being affectionate, though some individuals may start off a bit reserved.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Small breed dogs like Rose generally shouldn’t be left alone for extended periods. A few hours at a time is fine, but they thrive on companionship and routine.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Rose is house trained and crate trained; her breed type generally learns basic commands easily, though ongoing gentle reinforcement is always helpful.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Rose, as a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, is small and typically weighs under 10 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
This breed mix can often enjoy a long life, commonly reaching 14-16 years or more with good care—Rose is already living proof at 14.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Rose's short coat means relatively low grooming needs; moderate shedding is normal and manageable with regular brushing.